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Weather: Scattered thundery showers overnight, but mainly dry and warm tomorrow
Scattered thundery showers are likely to continue overnight, particularly towards the north-east of the county, but these will have eased by tomorrow morning.
It'll be another muggy night, with perhaps some mist forming in prone locations such as Farmoor Reservoir. Lows of 15C (59F).
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Oxford pubs expect bonanza as Euro 2016 approaches
Latest headlines: Westgate Centre 'needs top-name brands'
Chris Brown
BBC News
Here are your top stories this evening:
The former president of the county's chamber of commerce says the host of top-name brands announced for Oxford's Westgate Centre is a "big deal" and needs to be
Keith Slater says stores such as Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, will provide a major boost for the city economy.
But high turnover is required to justify the £440 million investment in revamping the site.
Quote Message: There have been a lot of retailers wanting to come into Oxford for a long time and not been able to find the space. In terms of turnover, Oxford ranks 49th in the country for shopping centres and this will be a major boost, because it will have to take about £300 million a year to justify having been built. from Keith Slater
There have been a lot of retailers wanting to come into Oxford for a long time and not been able to find the space. In terms of turnover, Oxford ranks 49th in the country for shopping centres and this will be a major boost, because it will have to take about £300 million a year to justify having been built.
Police will be giving children in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, a free ice cream from Burger King this summer to try to encourage good behaviour in the area.
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Children under 13 could be given one of 200 tickets for good deeds such as:
Holding a younger child's hand when crossing the road
Helping the elderly and their neighbours
Stepping in to stop someone being bullied
The scheme is under way and runs until August. Tickets can be redeemed at the Burger King in the Oxford Retail Park, just off the Eastern Bypass.
Humans caused extinctions of plants and animals 'thousands of years ago'
'Pristine' landscapes do not exist anywhere in the world today and, in most cases, have not existed for at least several thousand years, says a new study led by Oxford University.
It says large-scale extinctions of plants and animals started thousands of years ago, as the human race spread around the world, and not just since the Industrial Revolution.
The authors say their results show humans are more than capable of "reshaping and dramatically transforming ecosystems".
Latest headlines: Fifth person arrested over Co-op armed robberies
Chris Brown
BBC News
Here are your top mid-afternoon news and sport stories:
A fifth person has been arrested after two armed robberies on Co-op stores in south Oxfordshire at the weekend
Another 22 designer brands have signed up for their place in the new Westgate Centre in Oxford city centre.
The likes of Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ted Baker, Jo Malone, Mac and Bobbi Brown have been named today as among those coming to the centre.
It's due to open in October 2017 and, so far, 35 of the 100 new store spaces are now filled. Another 25 restaurants and cafes, plus a cinema and public spaces will make up the 800,000 sq ft site.
Cherwell taxi drivers face 'fit and proper persons' test
Taxi drivers in Cherwell will need to pass a new 'fit and proper persons' test, as the district council tries to set stricter standards.
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A public consultation has been launched into the proposal, the draft of which was passed by the council executive yesterday. Among the key standards being proposed are:
Would-be cabbies vetted on general demeanour, financial practices and honesty
New spoken English tests
Those convicted of minor offences to wait 10 years, rather than three at present, before they can apply for a licence. Those convicted of the most serious offences will be permanently barred
Driver standards training, with a penalty points scheme tracking drivers
Appleton says FIFA rules mean Oxford United need bigger squad
New rules concerning loans for the upcoming season in the Football League means Oxford United might have to start with a bigger squad, according to boss Michael Appleton.
New FIFA rules effectively mean the abolition of emergency loans and all business will be restricted to the transfer windows in summer and in January.
Appleton feels the changes are designed to try to improve the chances of young fringe players and will mean the squad size will also need to increase.
Quote Message: I think we'll need two or three extra players than what we had this year. Our underbelly this year a little bit short on numbers. from Michael Appleton
I think we'll need two or three extra players than what we had this year. Our underbelly this year a little bit short on numbers.
Jordan Evans released by Fulham
Former Oxford United loanee Jordan Evans is set to be released by Fulham.
The 20-year-old full back, who joined Fulham at the age of 15, spent six months on loan at United last season making 14 appearances, including the JPT final defeat against Barnsley at Wembley.
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BBCCopyright: BBC - The former president of the county's chamber of commerce says the host of top-name brands announced for Oxford's Westgate Centre is a "big deal" and needs to be
- A fifth person has been arrested after two armed robberies on Co-op stores in south Oxfordshire at the weekend
- And police will be giving children in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, a free ice cream from Burger King this summer to try to encourage good behaviour in the area
View more on twitterView more on twitter - There's very slow traffic on the A4144 Woodstock Road out of town in Oxford from the B4495 Moreton Road junction in the roadworks area
- It's also slow on the A34 northbound in Oxford between Hinksey Hill Interchange and Botley Interchange
- And there are queues on the A361 South Bar Street in both directions in Banbury at Banbury Cross
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- Helping the elderly and their neighbours
- Stepping in to stop someone being bullied
- A fifth person has been arrested after two armed robberies on Co-op stores in south Oxfordshire at the weekend
- Another 22 designer brands have signed up for their place in the new Westgate Centre in Oxford city centre
- Taxi drivers in Cherwell will need to pass a new 'fit and proper persons' test', as the district council tries to set stricter standards
- And Oxford United boss Michael Appleton says new FIFA rules over loan signings means the U's might have to start the new season with a bigger squad
ThinkstockCopyright: Thinkstock - Would-be cabbies vetted on general demeanour, financial practices and honesty
- New spoken English tests
- Those convicted of minor offences to wait 10 years, rather than three at present, before they can apply for a licence. Those convicted of the most serious offences will be permanently barred
- Driver standards training, with a penalty points scheme tracking drivers
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Many thanks for following us today. We're winding down now but will be back at 08:00 tomorrow to bring you the day's news, views and pictures from around the county.
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Weather: Scattered thundery showers overnight, but mainly dry and warm tomorrow
BBC Weather
Scattered thundery showers are likely to continue overnight, particularly towards the north-east of the county, but these will have eased by tomorrow morning.
It'll be another muggy night, with perhaps some mist forming in prone locations such as Farmoor Reservoir. Lows of 15C (59F).
Oxford pubs expect bonanza as Euro 2016 approaches
Oxford Mail
Pubs in Oxford are gearing up for a month-long football bonanza as Euro 2016 prepares to kick-off.
Latest headlines: Westgate Centre 'needs top-name brands'
Chris Brown
BBC News
Here are your top stories this evening:
Top brands are big deal for Oxford's Westgate Centre
The former president of the Oxfordshire Chamber of Commerce says the announcement of a host of top-name retail brands for Oxford's Westgate Centre is a big deal... and needs to be.
Keith Slater says stores such as Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, will provide a major boost for the city economy.
But high turnover is required to justify the £440 million investment in revamping the site.
Travel extra: A44 closed southbound tonight
Rush-hour travel latest: Heavy traffic on the A4144, A34 and A361
BBC Travel
Get the very latest on the BBC Travel site or follow @BBCOxTravel.
End of an era at BBC Radio Oxford
Sports club plan wins approval
Oxfordshire Guardian
Plans to demolish and rebuild Thame Cricket Club’s pavilion have been given the green light.
Can you be nice for an ice?
Police will be giving children in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, a free ice cream from Burger King this summer to try to encourage good behaviour in the area.
Children under 13 could be given one of 200 tickets for good deeds such as:
The scheme is under way and runs until August. Tickets can be redeemed at the Burger King in the Oxford Retail Park, just off the Eastern Bypass.
Humans caused extinctions of plants and animals 'thousands of years ago'
'Pristine' landscapes do not exist anywhere in the world today and, in most cases, have not existed for at least several thousand years, says a new study led by Oxford University.
It says large-scale extinctions of plants and animals started thousands of years ago, as the human race spread around the world, and not just since the Industrial Revolution.
The authors say their results show humans are more than capable of "reshaping and dramatically transforming ecosystems".
Latest headlines: Fifth person arrested over Co-op armed robberies
Chris Brown
BBC News
Here are your top mid-afternoon news and sport stories:
Fifth person arrested over Co-op armed robberies
A fifth person has been arrested after two armed robberies on Co-op stores in south Oxfordshire at the weekend.
Police say a 31-year-old man, of no fixed abode, was held yesterday and is currently in custody.
Two women and a man arrested on Sunday have been bailed until 18 July. Another man has been released without charge.
The Co-op in Didcot was targeted last Friday, while another Co-op store was hit the following day in Wootton by a man wielding a hammer.
Bicester's boxes get a fresh lick of paint in honour of Her Majesty
Bicester Advertiser
A successful call to the community to 'paint the town red' for the Queen's 90th Birthday has seen Bicester postboxes given a new lease of life.
New designer brands sign up for Westgate Centre
Another 22 designer brands have signed up for their place in the new Westgate Centre in Oxford city centre.
The likes of Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ted Baker, Jo Malone, Mac and Bobbi Brown have been named today as among those coming to the centre.
It's due to open in October 2017 and, so far, 35 of the 100 new store spaces are now filled. Another 25 restaurants and cafes, plus a cinema and public spaces will make up the 800,000 sq ft site.
Cherwell taxi drivers face 'fit and proper persons' test
Taxi drivers in Cherwell will need to pass a new 'fit and proper persons' test, as the district council tries to set stricter standards.
A public consultation has been launched into the proposal, the draft of which was passed by the council executive yesterday. Among the key standards being proposed are:
Appleton says FIFA rules mean Oxford United need bigger squad
New rules concerning loans for the upcoming season in the Football League means Oxford United might have to start with a bigger squad, according to boss Michael Appleton.
New FIFA rules effectively mean the abolition of emergency loans and all business will be restricted to the transfer windows in summer and in January.
Appleton feels the changes are designed to try to improve the chances of young fringe players and will mean the squad size will also need to increase.
Jordan Evans released by Fulham
Former Oxford United loanee Jordan Evans is set to be released by Fulham.
The 20-year-old full back, who joined Fulham at the age of 15, spent six months on loan at United last season making 14 appearances, including the JPT final defeat against Barnsley at Wembley.
Bicester kids' picture perfect loyalty to the queen
Modern Art Oxford is celebrating its 50th anniversary with crowdfunded artists' publication
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Modern Art Oxford today launched its first ever crowdfunding appeal to raise £17,500 for an artist-led publication to mark its first 50 years.